The Wolf and the Crane

45. THE WOLF AND THE CRANE. A Wolf who had the habit rudeOf bolting greedily his food,When eating a quick lunch one day,Swallowed a bone that stuck halfway,Causing such agonizing painHe sent in haste for Doctor Crane,And offered him a handsome feeTo pull the bone out instantly.The Crane at once with ease and skillPlucked out the bone. But when his BillFor Payment Due he then presented,The Wolf his impudence resented.Quoth he, "A Crane's well paid that drawsHis head in safety from my jaws." [more info]